AGRO MADANI SALES: RM20.7 MLN SAVINGS FOR CUSTOMERS

KANGAR, July 13 (Bernama) -- A total of RM20.7 million in savings for customers was recorded during the implementation of the Agro MADANI Sales through 4,110 sales sessions nationwide as of June 30, said Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries (KPKM), deputy secretary-general (Development) Datuk Badrul Hisham Mohd.

In a statement here today, he said the sales events involved 46,838 local entrepreneurs.

"Through the Agro MADANI Sales, it contributes to improving accessibility and availability to facilitate consumers' access to fresh products at affordable prices," he said.

The statement was issued by KPKM in conjunction with the opening ceremony of the Perlis Mega Agro MADANI Sales Carnival, officiated by Badrul Hisham and attended by Perlis Agriculture, Plantation and Food Industries Committee chairman, Razali Saad, along with Perlis Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) director Mohd Anzara Azizan.

Meanwhile, according to the statement, FAMA targeted sales amounting to RM750,000 over the three-day carnival event starting yesterday, which aims to attract 30,000 visitors.

Special promotional prices are also offered for the MADANI Combo Set, reduced from the original price of RM16 to a promotional price of RM10 only.

One carnival visitor, Ahmad Shafie, 45, from Bintong nearby, expressed relief at being able to purchase essential food items at lower prices during the carnival, thereby easing his kitchen expenses.

"Alhamdulillah, with a carnival like this, I can save on expenses. Today, I bought the RM10 Combo Set which includes chicken, vegetables and onions. You can't find deals like this in regular stores," he said when interviewed by Bernama at the sales carnival today.

-- BERNAMA